TEST CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS

Test Centre Details: No wheelchair ramp access. One step is required to access Shirley Driving Test Centre. Special arrangements will be made for disabled test candidates. Male and female toilet facilities available. There is parking for test candidates on the test centre service road which is accessed by Union Road.Test Centre Provides Tests For: Car, Taxi

The various roads used on the test will vary from high traffic density city roads, residential streets and the possibility of rural country road driving (see the country road driving tutorial for advice on these road types). A high proficiency in all traffic systems such as multi-lane roundabouts, crossroads, junctions and various dual carriageway elements is required from this test centre.

Test centre routes are designed by the examiners who conduct practical tests at their local test centre. The routes are designed in such a way so to involve as many diverse roads and traffic systems as possible, often including very challenging parts.

Gaining knowledge of the test routes provides valuable insight into the type of roads that will be taken during your test. Driving test routes may be available to view or a downloadable app for your mobile device in your area, including Shirley Driving Test Centre.

BOOKING A DRIVING TEST AT Shirley DRIVING TEST CENTRE

Driving tests take place during the week and at busy test centres, Saturdays are also used to conduct tests. Booking a test to run on a Saturday costs slightly more than during the week. Depending on your area however, taking your test over the weekend may be beneficial due to quieter roads. Available times and dates that are free for test bookings are shown whilst making the booking.

Book a driving test by phonePractical driving tests can be booked over the telephone via an automated service. To book a test at Shirley Driving Test Centre, see the book a driving test section for booking contact telephone numbers. Although this is an automated service, a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) assistant can be reached by following the prompts.

Book your driving test onlineThe majority of test candidates book their driving test over the internet as the available free test slots are made visible to be taken. To make a test booking at Shirley Driving Test Centre, see the book a driving test section.

Rescheduling or cancelling the driving test
Driving Tests can be rescheduled or cancelled. Changing your driving test date can be done providing three working days’ notice is given. To cancel your test and receive a full refund from DVSA bookings, three working days’ notice must also be provided. Saturdays are also classed as a working day.

Shirley DRIVING TEST CENTRE PASS RATES

Throughout the UK practical driving test centres, pass rates vary. Certain centres, often in very busy areas may have a slightly lower pass rate and in this situation, some test candidates decide to take their test at an alternative test centre. The driving test pass rates section may show driving test pass rate statistics for your practical test centre.

Shirley TEST CENTRE TELEPHONE NUMBER

Please note that direct contact with driving test centres cannot be made for test booking, cancelling or rescheduling. this can only be made directly with the DVSA (see above). Practical test centres can be contacted directly (including Shirley Driving Test Centre) for reasons such as to inform the test centre manager you may be slightly late, or any issues you have with the test such as if it is still to proceed due to bad weather (see driving tests in bad weather for further information). See the driving test centre contact numbers section for further information.

REVIEWS FOR YOUR DRIVING TEST CENTRE

Tell others about your experience at Shirley Driving Test Centre and let us know how your test went, did you pass or fail, how was the test centre, were there toilets or parking facilities? Were the test routes difficult? How were the test examiners? It’s quick and simple – no signup necessary and only your nickname will be displayed. To ensure your review meets our guidelines, please read our Terms and Conditions prior to submission.

“Passed in first attempt. The articles proved very helpful. it rained heavily during my test. the test route i drove was so unexpected. Starting from around the Shirley test centre Island, Independant driving to follow routes to Solihull city Centre, Solihull hospital, then back to Solihull and follow sign to Birmingham. The amount of road works and busy traffic i had to drive through plus rains, i had given up hopes of passing. i had to cancel my right indicator after the Solihull hospital, but my observations in the left and right mirror saved a serious fault. reapplied the right indicator when the right turn finally arrived. i guess i was al right to do it as long as it made the examiner feel safe. followed speed limit to the T and when i felt that he was looking at my Speedometer, i was 31-32mph. Turn in the road (3 point turn).”

“My test was fantastic , every thing was alright driving was perfect , but on round about when I was poisoned on left , he give me instruction to go to right exit of round about , I was in left lane , road was empty and round about was clear , so I moved to round about from left lane and he consider it major mistake and I was failed , very disappointing .”

“I had a driving test recently and I got failed on pulling over and braking to hard which no one has ever heard of and I called him a liar and then he said I signalled and used mirrors same time which was a lie so I spoke back then and if I did do that I'm sure I would of did it more than once this is a load of bollox and I have never heard of this ever ever ever f u!!!”

“There's definitely one examiner there who tries to trap and fail you on the smallest technicality. Mr Smith (not sure of his first name). Avoid if possible. Have seen student failed on an indicator that cancelled itself turning right on the last roundabout with only one other minor throughout the whole test. Also given a major for not using a bus lane when it was out of hours...”

“Mr.Collin Smith was my examiner twice and failed me for the most trivial mistake like the indicators cancelling of by itself.despite me turning it on he failed me as I was late to react to its canceling . He is definitely some one to be very cautious and aware of and waits for a chance to fail the pupil.”

“If you start the test and an older looking man who goes by the name of Mr Smith, you may as well go home... Got two majors for not driving in a bus lane when it was out of hours as well as pulling out with a bus next to me on a roundabout as I "Used the bus as a shield". A bit harsh considering I only got 2 minors and everyone knows that you pull out with a bus on a roundabout! I hear Mr Smith has a reputation for failing - If you're having a test then take your instructor with you so they can challenge the BS this deluded man comes up with. I'm sure he is a nice guy, just tough on the youths.”

“There's a guy called sandhu a asian chap, when he calls your name in the office just know he will fail you, hes attitude stinks, people come to their driving test nervous, this guy does nothing to make you feel comfortable, i failed because the i was in a lane that was eventually going to 'turn right only' he advised me to go straight so i had to switch to left lane, i looked at my mirros correctly, indicated left looked again and when was clear to do so i moved in while looking, the dickhead said that was a serious because i apparently made the driver behind in the left laen slow down?? in a 30 mile zone wtf while i was oing 30? hes a t**t and hes attitude completely stinks, he told me i failed and said few comments and left my car all in a mood ***Remaining content deemed too offensive to publish***”

“I don’t think it’s fair how examiners can introduce themselves for a second and tell you to get into the car and start your test. New learners should feel comfortable with examiners. From experience I believe a good couple minute pep talk and to make the learner driver feel warm and welcomed would be ideal. Examiners should know learners are nervous and by being warm with them would ease off the tension. Prior to my feedback. The examiner to avoid is C.Smith!!”